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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282,272.62, 1,769,382.07 and 738,585.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282,272.62, 1,769,382.07 and 738,585.23 is: 1,019,158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282,272.62 : 1,769,382.07 = 738,585.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282,272.62/1,769,382.07 = 738,585.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282,272.62x = 1,769,382.07 × 738,585.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282,272.62x = 1,306,839,463,128.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,839,463,128.83/1,282,272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,158.83

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